Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-2983
Adobe Shockwave versions 12.2.7.197 and earlier have an insecure library loading (DLL hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to escalation of privilege.
Vulnerability category: File inclusion
Products affected by CVE-2017-2983
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-2983
2.17%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 83 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-2983
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-2983
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-2983
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/shockwave/apsb17-08.html
Adobe Security BulletinVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96863
Adobe Shockwave Player CVE-2017-2983 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037993
Adobe Shockwave Player Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTracker
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